45% of Indonesian Society Still More Believe of Herbal Medicine Compared to Modern Medicine

Utilizing herbal remedies is not unfamiliar to the people of Indonesia. This drug is considered more natural, so then much selected. Evidently about 45% of 7699 respondents of Alodokter application users choose to use herbal remedies , even not are all officially registered with the Agency Supervisor of Drugs and Food Republic of Indonesia (BPOM RI). The rest, which is about 55%, chose modern medicine as a treatment step.

Traditional medicine is a natural ingredient or ingredient of plants, which is believed to cure certain diseases, and has been used for generations, such as herbs. While modern medicine is a drug that has been tested benefits and side effects are pharmacological and clinical. Both modern and herbal medicines sold in the market, must have been registered officially in BPOM RI.

45% of Indonesian Society Still More Believe of Herbal Medicine Compared to Modern Medicine

Medicinal Herbs Consider Free Side Effects

In Indonesia, some people are more confident to use herbal medicine, because it is considered natural, so free from unwanted side effects. In fact, although medicinal plants have long been used and believed to be safe, it does not mean that herbal medicines do not have the potential to cause side effects and poisoning. On the contrary, it can be more dangerous than modern medicine.

This is because not all herbal remedies already have sufficient clinical trial evidence through research. Most herbal remedies are traditional. This means that the benefits and doses of the gift may be based only on estimates and knowledge from ancestors, regardless of contraindications, side effects, and maximum doses of administration.

To note is herbal remedies can not be used on everyone. For example, women who are pregnant, should not use drugs indiscriminately, including herbal remedies, in order to avoid harm to the fetus. Then some people may also be able to experience allergic reactions to herbal ingredients, so can not use it.

In addition to being used directly from nature, boiled, or in the form of herbs, herbal remedies may be tea, capsules, tablets, ointments, liniment or essential oils. Generally herbal ingredients are dried, ground or powdered before they are processed into medicines.

Some tips before using herbal medicine safely, include:

  • Make sure you buy and use herbal medicines that have been registered in BPOM RI.
  • Read and understand what the herbs contain.
  • Remember to always check the expiration date before using it.
  • Follow all the suggested instructions.
  • You can contact customer service for product details.
  • If in doubt, you can consult a physician regarding product safety.

Another reason people prefer to use herbal remedies, because generally this type of drug is cheaper and affordable than modern medicine. In fact, today modern medicine is also available in the form of generic drugs, whose prices are relatively cheaper and easier to obtain.

Compared to modern medicine, herbal remedies generally have a slower reaction in the treatment process. This type of drug commonly used for alternative therapies, as well as therapy therapy of modern medicine.

Medium of Modern Medicine

For modern medicine, there is more information about how to use and its effectiveness in overcoming complaints or curing illness. Therefore, this type of drug has passed a series of research and development, before allowed to be sold freely in the market and consumed widely. This drug can react more quickly, because more clearly the usefulness and how it works in overcoming a complaint or condition. Drug formulations may also guide indications and contraindications of the use of each type of drug more specifically, in terms of benefits and how they are used.

Though already clinically tested and officially registered in BPOM RI, there are some things you should consider before choosing a modern medicine, including:

  • Brand name and generic. Because one type of drug, can have a different brand.
  • How to keep the correct drug, because each drug has different storage methods.
  • When, how, and how long to use it. Always take note of the dose suggestions listed on the label, or check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
  • Make sure whether the drug needs to be spent or not.
  • What side effects could be caused by the drug.
  • How and under what circumstances should you stop using it.
  • What to do if you missed the recommended dosage.
  • What medications should not be used with the drug.

Make sure you have a proper understanding of these things, before using modern medicine as recommended by your doctor.

Basically, you need to be careful about taking medication and follow the guidelines for taking the right medicine, be it herbal remedies as well as modern medicine. Use medicine according to the packaging label or doctor's recommendation. In addition, you need to remember that the risk of allergies persists, against herbal remedies or also modern medicine. Therefore, it is not recommended to treat the disease itself, without consulting a doctor first. If you have symptoms of an illness, do not hesitate to see a doctor immediately.

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